From April 16 to 19, Marina Baotić in Seget Donji will host a new spectacle, from premieres of contemporary vessels to the American Muscle Cars Show

The third edition of the international Dalmatia Boat Show, taking place at Marina Baotić from April 16 to 19, highlights the event’s growth and increasing international importance, as stated at a press conference held in Seget Donji.
This year’s edition brings together 180 exhibitors from Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Italy, Austria, and Germany, along with more than 200 vessels displayed on land and in the water. Particular emphasis has been placed on nine premieres, including models such as the Absolute 70 Fly, Absolute Navetta 53, Bali 5.2, Hanse 590, and Pardo 43, along with a range of attractive RIBs and day boats.

“We are especially pleased that important international exhibitors who had not taken part before are joining us this year, which further confirms the growth and significance of the show. We are continuously investing in its development, from expanding capacity to enhancing the quality of the program, with the aim of making Dalmatia Boat Show an even stronger platform for the boating industry and for tangible business results”

Željko Baotić, Marina Baotić owner and Dalmatia Boat Show initiator

Promoting Seget, Dalmatia, and Croatia

Deputy Prefect of Split-Dalmatia County Stipe Čogelja congratulated the organizers on the excellent organization of the show and said that Dalmatia Boat Show strongly reflects the county’s development guidelines through four key pillars: an inclusive, excellent, green, and digital Dalmatia. He particularly emphasized the importance of excellence in boating and the development of a nautical tourism culture as key elements of the destination’s sustainable and high-quality development. At the conference, the organizers said that one of the show’s strategic focuses is the promotion of Seget Donji, Dalmatia, and Croatia as a top nautical destination, with an emphasis on sustainable tourism and a responsible attitude toward the sea.

"With the start of departures from our marinas, the tourist season also begins and, according to current indicators, it is recording growth of around 10 percent compared with last year. Our focus is on the quality of the experience, and Split-Dalmatia County, with its top-class infrastructure and nautical offer, is increasingly confirming its position as one of the most attractive destinations in the Mediterranean, with steadily growing demand and further investment in the development of boating"

Ivana Vladović, Director of the Split-Dalmatia County Tourist Board

Seget Municipality Mayor Ivo Sorić added that Marina Baotić represents an exceptionally important infrastructural and environmentally conscious facility for Seget, while Dalmatia Boat Show further strengthens Seget’s position as a destination for quality and sustainable tourism, encouraging the development of the local economy and supporting infrastructure.

A Relevant Event for the Boating Industry

Joze Tomaš, President of the Croatian Chamber of Economy, Split County Chamber, said that events such as Dalmatia Boat Show are an important driver of the nautical sector at the start of the season, with a focus on recognizing challenges and further strengthening the sector’s competitiveness in the period ahead.

In addition to its business and exhibition segments, visitors can expect a rich accompanying program. On Saturday, April 18, the American Muscle Cars Show will be held with 20 vehicles on display, along with the presentation of the Zaza collection by fashion designer Anamarija Asanović.

The Sunday program, on April 19, includes an environmental underwater clean-up action in cooperation with the Sveti Roko diving club from Bibinje, an educational workshop for children titled “Marine Organisms in the Adriatic,” and an Optimist training regatta organized in cooperation with the sailing club from Trogir.

Further confirmation of Dalmatia Boat Show’s quality and international recognition as a relevant event in the boating industry comes through its entry into the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers, the global association of boat show organizers.